The Falcon Wanderers Club based in Colorado Springs is pleased to announce a Volksmarch in Estes Park on Saturday, July 12. There will be a 5 km (3.1 miles) route and a 10 km (6.2 miles) route showcasing Lake Estes, the Stanley Hotel, and downtown. Start time is 8-11 am at the Visitor Center, and walkers must finish by 2 pm. Participation is $2; walking for IVV credit is $3; and children under 13 not walking for credit are free.

Volksmarching is a form of noncompetitive, guided walking that started in Europe in the 1960s, but has since spread worldwide. Volksmarching (literally “People’s Walk”) is a subcategory of Volkssport, which includes running, swimming, biking, and skiing. Participants earn credits recorded in a logbook and turn them in for awards as they complete milestones.

The International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) is the parent organization; the American Volkssport Association (AVA) is the American chapter; and the Falcon Wanderers Club is one of the clubs that supports walks along the Front Range. More information may be found at falconwanderers.org.